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Eren stared at the gun. Should he just ate the delicious apple on his hand? Maybe he should, at least he tasted food for the first time after two days of aimlessly wondering around the meadows and forest.
He tried to eat during his wondering but for a boy who lived all of his life under the roof of the city, he can't fully identify which fruit were safe to eat.
All his life went upside down when those shitty bandits came and highjacked his train. After lying about his profession, they were nice enough to let Eren go as well as some of the passenger but they left him on the middle of nowhere with no food and water. Of course, they took his money and his suite case, though there was nothing but clothes and books in the case.
Thinking back way before, Eren should have listened to his father, he should have stayed in the city and work at the hospital. But Eren rather travel and help those small towns that needed a doctor.
Despite the high demands of doctors in the city, Eren wanted to run away from the busy body environment. He wanted to try to live on his own and stop depending on his parents as well as taking a job somewhere near a beach. The brunette had never seen the beach before and he's willing to do everything to visit it.
And that's what brought him here.
On someone else's farm, stealing apples and got caught. Now the owner clearly wanted him out of his property or worst, he wanted him dead.
"Get out of my property city boy," The Alpha growled at him and cranked his gun.
Eren just gulped, he should have beg but his throat was too dry for a speech. He felt like it will rip apart if he talks. Just one bite from the sweet juicy apple will instantly cure his thirst. Just.. One... Bite..
"And you piece of shit dared to steal from my nephew's apple trees?! You don't deserve any mercy!"
And that was it, Eren was dead meat.
"I'm a doctor!" Eren begged, once again, he found his voice. He knew that his profession meant a lot that's why he hid it from those bandits. There's high chance that they will keep him and forced him to work against his will. Good thing, those goons didn't scrutinized the medical books that he had on his luggage.
The older Alpha studied him but his eyes holds doubt. "A doctor, ey?"
"Y-yes." He tried but this time, his voice cracked. "I can help you, just, please, don't kill me."
The older Alpha lowered his gun, and returned it to his holters. He crossed his arms on his chest and stared down at Eren. "Alright, doctor. I won't shoot you."
Eren looked up to him with hope. "Thank you."
"I am Kenny Ackerman and you will do as I said if you don't want to die in an early age."
"Yes..." Eren agreed in defeat.
"I will offer you food, shelter and maybe clothing. If. You cure my nephew."
"Thank you! Sir!" Eren stood up, taking the man's hands and gave it shake. He didn't expect that the older Alpha will this generous but Eren was not sure about the conditions. What happens if he couldn't cure the Alpha's nephew? He needed to clear this out.
"But that depends on your nephew's illness-"
"You will cure him." The Alpha snatched his hand from Eren's hold and towered over him. "If you don't, perhaps, you'll know what will happened."
The other threatened, clouding the area with his strong warning scent.
Eren gulped and just nodded. He's too weak to fight back but at least he managed to stay up right despite the heavy scent that was trying to forced him to submission.
He took the chance to examine the Alpha. The Alpha seems like in his late thirties. The product of his hard labor in the farm can be seen in his strong build as well as his clothing. Knee high leather boots, loose shirt and a cowboy hat sitting on his chestnut hair. His sharp eyes were drilling holes on Eren's soul.
"And you are?" Kenny raised a brow at him
Eren gulped again. Straightening, he tries to act like a professional despite his tired body.
"I am Eren Yeager. I need to see your nephew first so that I can diagnosed him." He announced.
The older Alpha stared at him from head to toe, noting each dirt and dust. "I suggest you need a bath first."
Eren blinked at him in confusion but he welcomed the offer.
Levi ran his finger on top of the shelf, rubbing his thumb and index, he clicked his tongue in disgust.
There's dust again.
Hands searching for purchase, he moved to the kitchen where he kept the rags. He's not blind but his vision was only limited. He can see hues of fuzzy colors of objects but he learned the hard way that he needed to be more careful when he moved around the house.
Last time, he miscalculated the table's placement and hit his hip on the edge corner, resulting a nasty bruise. His uncle immediately rounded out all the sharp edges on each furniture for his safety.
He reached for the white blob near the sink and soaking it on the basin. As much as possible, Levi wanted to be distracted, his uncle haven't returned yet, and it made him anxious being alone in the house.
Because of his limited vision, Levi's other senses heightened.
They just finished their breakfast when Levi smelt something different in his Uncle's property. For years of living with the Alpha, Levi memorized the scents around the farm- from the fragrance of the wild flowers to the stench of the deers' nearby. And then, he smelt an another Alpha. The breeze carried with them a strong scent of pine and mint, a hint of distress and hurt came along with it. Levi immediately told his Uncle and Kenny went to look for the mysterious intruder.
Levi locked the doors and windows, just in case the mysterious Alpha will came and attacked him. He knew that he couldn't fight back when his Uncle's not around.
News of bandits stealing Omegas sparked Levi's fears. What happened if the mysterious Alpha was here to kidnapped him? With his limited vision, he was likely the target.
He proceeded to wipe the shelf clean to distract himself from his own thoughts. A lot of old folks said that no one will marry an omega with limited sight but Levi proved them wrong, his house was spotless compared those who had perfect vision.
Levi paused his work when he smelt the scent of his Uncle. He finally relaxed but it didn't last long. There was another scent. Why did his Uncle brought the intruder to their home?
Levi placed his rug down and prepared himself on what's to come.
A knock.
"First thing, first." He heard his Uncle on the other side, threatening the newcomer. "If you touch my nephew, you'll find yourself six feet below the ground."
Levi knew how overprotective Kenny can be. The old Alpha didn't care if you're a lawyer or a rich ass merchant. If they got their hands on Levi, Kenny will not think twice of killing them on the spot.
"Yes, sir." The other Alpha gulped.
Levi coughed at the intensity of his fear that was seeping under the door.
"Stop it! You're making my nephew sick." Kenny demanded, the older Alpha must had heard him cough.
"Y-yes, sir." The other squeaked.
Levi's heightened senses was both a blessing and a curse. Strong scents could hurt his nose as well as high pitched sounds.
Kenny knocked once again.
"Levi, it's me. Open the door." His Uncle called out. But Kenny knew too well that Levi wouldn't open it easily. He added, "don't worry, he's not what you think."
Levi stared at the door and examined the other's scent that was seeping under the gap. It was the same scent full of pine and mint, this time it came along with exhaustion, relief but there was also fear. The mysterious Alpha didn't hold any mischief on his scent, making Levi think twice about his assumption.
Maybe the mysterious Alpha was just a lost traveler? He never smelt this scent before, a clear info that the Alpha was not from from the small town.
With careful his steps, he unlocked the door. Slowly opening it, Levi was drowned by the strong scent of pine and mint. Usually his nose will hurt at the strong Alpha scent but this one didn't. Stepping back, Levi eyed the two blurry figures on the door way.
"Who is that?" Levi took more steps back. The other Alpha's scent was too powerful but it didn't hurt his nose. Instead, Levi can feel the weight of his emotions.
He watched as his uncle's blurry figure whacked the other's head.
"Don't even think about it." Kenny warned.
Levi was completely clueless. He had no idea what was happening. Was the new Alpha staring at him? Levi's not sure.
"Ummmm... Who is that?" He repeated.
"I-I'm Eren Yeager! And I'm a doctor!" The younger Alpha declared.
"A doctor?" Levi approached them. Then he felt his Uncle's hand on his shoulder, stopping him.
"Don't come any closer, he's wreaked and we didn't know where he's been."
Levi just nodded, he may not seen how filthy Eren wa, but he can smell the disgusting sweat and dirt on him.
"Sorry," Eren whispered.
"Bathroom now before your disgusting stench fills this house." Kenny ordered, guiding Levi to a chair and letting him sit.
"Thank you." The younger Alpha seem to like the idea as well.
Levi watched as the two figures moved until they disappeared. He can faintly hear his uncle instructing Eren in the bathroom.
Levi waited patiently in his chair but his thoughts were running wild.
A doctor.
He said he was a doctor. But what was he doing here? All alone and lost? Maybe he's just faking it to save himself from Kenny's bullets?
There were a lot of possibility but if Eren said was true maybe, just maybe Levi can finally see the world and not just the hues and blurry colors.
For now, Levi will took advantage of his limited sight. It's time to test... or tease the young Alpha.
An Omega. He didn't expect that Kenny Ackerman's nephew was a hot male Omega!
Eren really wanted to slam his head on the bathroom wall. He can't believe he was gaping like an idiot when he saw Levi. Small frame, raven locks, pearl white skin. Eren just stood there, mouth opened at the beauty before. Not to mention the Omega's scent. It was breath taking.
But there was something off, Levi didn't even reacted to his idiotic display. And Kenny even guided him to sit. If Eren hunch was correct, Levi's blind. However, if he remembered correctly, the Omega's blue stromy eyes were focused not the usual blind eyes that was looking past your head.
Eren quickly scrubbed himself, there's a chance that the Omega's vision could be correct but first he needed to see how bad it was.
Kenny said that he will lend him some clothes. The older Alpha instructed that he would leave it on the adjoining bedroom. Eren reached out for the towel but found none. The older Alpha must have forgotten.
Sighing, he proceed to opening the door
"Shit!" Eren jumped and covered his crotch.
"I was about to knock." The omega defended. "What? It's not like I can see it.p" Levi was standing in front of him with a neatly folded towel on his hands. "My uncle forgot." The smaller male offered the towel.
"T-Thanks!" Eren stuttered, taking the towel and quickly wrapping around his waist.
"You're welcome." Levi simply said and went to the bed. Taking one of the shirts he offered it again.
"Ahhh... Thank you." Eren awkwardly took the garment.
Levi hummed, sitting on the bed next to him were the clothes that Kenny offered.
Eren eyed him while putting the shirt on. What was he doing here? Is this some kind of test that Kenny planned?
Eren gulped. Levi looked like he was enjoying himself, humming a tune while swaying his feet back and fort.
"Ummm... Ah." Eren was not sure where to start, he needed a pair of underwear of course but was too shy to request for it.
"-Here," Levi must have read his mind because his hand searched on the stack of clothing, when his hands felt the right material he grasped it and offered to the Alpha.
"Thanks." It came out unsure. He felt uncomfortable with the raven's stare. "Ummm... I can take it from here, thanks."
"No?" Levi tilted his head innocently.
Eren froze.
"I can tell that you're about to shit yourself." The raven commented, rolling his eyes playfully on the Alpha.
"I- I... Ah, um." That surely took Eren off guard.
"I can smell it. You emotions leaked on your scent."
"R-Really?"
"Yeah... and I'm here to apologize for my Uncle." Levi lowered his head but Eren could see the frown on his face.
"It's okay. I understand why he was protective of you. And I don't blamed him for aiming a gun at me, I did trespassed in his property." Eren ensured. If he was in Kenny's shoes, he would do the same.
"Thanks." Levi lifted his head and offered a pleasant smile, though, it quickly disappeared as he added. "But you are a real doctor... right?"
Eren stared at him, the raven sounded like he was begging. He coudn't blame the other. He knew that a lot of small towns needed a doctor but other doctors rather move and work in cities to earn money due to the reason that town folks rather trade goods for services.
While they were walking to Kenny's house, the old Alpha pointed at the small town when they reached the hill.
Eren discovered that he's in Trost, a very small town that was only accessible by horses. The roads were narrow and needed a lot of work but the town and the scenery were worth visiting.
Eren knelt in front of the raven, took his hands on his and looked into those beautiful blue eyes. He took his time searching on the Omegas eyes for illness or damage. There is none. Eren could help him.
"Yes, I'm a real doctor and I'll do everything to help" He swore to the bottom of his heart.
Levi offered him a smile. "Thank you."
He found himself staring again. That's when he knew for sure. With that simple smile, Eren knew that he came to the right place.